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Power Management Firmware Architect
Intel Corporation · 🇺🇸 2 Locations
Sponsorship verdict
Sponsorship possible
One solid signal, not two — worth applying, and worth asking about sponsorship early.
- Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 1,731 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 1,112 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
- The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
- No salary bar for this routeH-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.
- What Intel Corporation paid sponsored hires in similar roles1 certified filing for “Financial Controller” (Project Management Specialists) in AZ: $153k–$153k, median $153k. Most were filed at wage level IV (100%) — 4 lottery entries, ≈61% projected selection odds for cap-subject employers. Source: US Department of Labor LCA disclosure data (Oct 2025 – Jun 2026).
- Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
US H-1B: cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level — Level I gets 1 entry, Level IV gets 4 (DHS projected selection odds ≈15% at Level I to ≈61% at Level IV). Universities and non-profit research employers are cap-exempt. The $100,000 fee for new petitions from abroad is currently blocked by a court order (appeal pending).
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The US Department of Labor certified 1,731 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 1,112 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
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About the role
Job Details: Job Description: As a PM Firmware Architect, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of Intel's SoCs, driving innovation in constrained environments that require strategic architectural decisions and Power Management understanding. By creating robust firmware and HW interfaces, you will influence the development of next-generation Intel CPUs ensuring products conform to the highest power efficiencies and performance. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to define boundaries, explore emerging trends, and deliver impactful solutions that align with Intel's mission of advancing and innovative computing. *Work Model: 4 days Onsite. Key Responsibilities: • Define architectural frameworks for embedded firmware, emphasizing secured and high-performance solutions. • Translate complex product-level requirements into detailed firmware-level documentation and spec. • Develop algorithms and design patterns for interaction with other firmware and software entities and external software components. • Lead efforts in vulnerability assessment and threat analysis to identify gaps and define solutions to close them. Work closely with firmware engineering teams to provide specs., validate feature design and implementation and ensure alignment with architectural intent. • Provide education and training on Intel's features and firmware practices. • Collaborate with engineering teams to assess the feasibility of new technology adoption. • Drive research initiatives to promote innovative solutions and contribute to Intel's product roadmap. Qualifications: • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field. • At least 8 years of experience with firmware development in C/C++. • At least 3 years of experience in firmware architecture or system-level design, with a broad architectural view across hardware, firmware, and software interfaces. • In-depth knowledge of embedded system mitigations, including RTOS. • Ability to write clear, coherent, and implementable firmware requirements documentation. • Hands-on experience writing firmware code for ARM or Xtensa CPUs under RTOS and/or bare metal firmware. Job Type: Experienced Hire Shift: Shift 1 (Israel) Primary Location: Israel, Petah-Tikva Additional Locations: Israel, Haifa Posting Statement: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance. Position of Trust N/A Work Model for this Role This role will be eligible for our hybrid work model which allows employees to split their time between working on-site at their assigned Intel site and off-site. * Job posting details (such as work model, location or time type) are subject to change. *